USC Women Beat Saint Mary's 79-33 Without Watkins

LOS ANGELES - The No. 16 USC women's basketball team delivered a dominant 79-33 victory over Saint Mary's on Tuesday night at the Galen Center, showcasing a stifling defense and balanced scoring in the absence of star guard JuJu Watkins.

Londynn Jones led the Trojans with 17 points off the bench, including three 3-pointers, while Kara Dunn contributed 15 points and Jazzy Davidson added 14 points along with six assists. The win marked USC's third straight victory and the fewest points allowed by any opponent this season. Saint Mary's, which shot just 27 percent from the field, was paced by Edie Clark's eight points and six rebounds but managed only four points in the second quarter.

USC's defense overwhelmed the Gaels from the outset, forcing 29 turnovers that led to 28 points for the Trojans. The team capitalized with a 21-0 run that spanned nearly the entire second quarter, building a 42-18 halftime lead. USC finished the game on a 12-2 surge, maintaining control even after inserting reserves in the second half. The Trojans shot 46 percent from the field and 76 percent from the free-throw line, while grabbing 29 rebounds and recording 16 steals.